Bristol Train Station Evacuated

British Transport Police has apologied to train passengers after a security scare at one of Bristol's main train stations. Bristol Parkway was evacuated shortly after 5pm.

British Tranport Police have confirmed that the security alert at Bristol Parkway station is over. Trains are now running freely from the station.

First Great Western has confirmed trains are now operating at Bristol Parkway station after a security scare. It says 'it will take some time for our service to get fully back to normal.'

British Transport Police has confirmed Bristol Parkway station has reopened following security scare.

Passengers evacuated from a train because of a security scare have been allowed to get their luggage from the train. No trains are stopping at Bristol Parkway as British Transport Police investigate an unattended package. The station remains evacuated, but trains are still passing through.

British Transport Police advising passengers to find alternative routes after Bristol Parkway evacuated. Trains are passing through the station, but are NOT stopping.

British Transport Police have confirmed that a Swansea to London Paddington train has been evacuated at Bristol Parkway because of an unexplained package on board.

Transport police are investigating, whilst passengers wait in the car park. The station is closed and no trains are running on the line.

There are reports of delays at Bristol Temple Meads as a result. The disruption could delay football fans heading to the Millenium stadium in Cardiff for the Olympic football match between Brazil and Egypt.

A train has been evacuated along with the station at Bristol Parkway because of an unattended package on the train.